SOLUTION: the combined ages of two people is 75 years. in 15 years time one person's age will be twice the other person's present age. find their present age?

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Question 880766: the combined ages of two people is 75 years. in 15 years time one person's age will be twice the other person's present age. find their present age?
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x = person 1
y = person 2
x+y =75
x+15 = 2y
y = (x+15)/2
x+(x+15)/2 = 75
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  • This is an equation! Solutions: x=45.
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This is an equation! Solutions: x=45.

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So x=45
x+15 = 2y
so 2y = 60
y=30
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